Robertson named Lubbock ISD Interim Superintendent

At a special called meeting, the Lubbock ISD Board of
Trustees named the current chief administrative officer, Dr. Berhl Robertson,
Jr., as interim superintendent for Lubbock ISD, pending receipt of the official
resignation of Dr. Karen Garza, which is expected no later than April 25. Last
week, Garza was named the preferred candidate for the superintendency of the
Fairfax County Public Schools and official action by that board is expected in
the coming days.

In taking action on the appointment of Robertson, Lubbock
ISD Board of Trustees President Steve Massengale said, "Dr. Robertson has been
an integral part of the leadership team of Lubbock ISD and we are confident he
will continue to move this district forward. By naming Dr. Robertson, we will
finish the year strong as we develop a budget for next year and our students
complete state testing and other important matters." "Having Dr. Robertson take
leadership of the district will give us plenty of time to determine our next
steps in this process," Massengale added.

After being named to the position, Robertson said, "I am
honored and humbled to have the confidence of the board to serve this district
as interim superintendent. Dr. Karen Garza has been an outstanding leader for
Lubbock ISD and we will continue the momentum she has begun."

Robertson joined Lubbock ISD in 2009 as the Chief
Administrative Officer and has been responsible for the business operating
functions of the district of 29,000 students and more than 3,500 employees. He
has previous experience as a superintendent having served in that capacity in
both Southland ISD and Roosevelt ISD. He was selected as the Region 17 Superintendent
of the Year in 2003 and has served in leadership positions with several
professional education associations.

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